What does the cryptic crossword clue "Handling foul matter at hospital department (9)" mean?

The definition is "Handling". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of MATTER ("matter") + ENT (synonym of "hospital department") [anagram: "foul"] = TREATMENT; definition: "Handling" The answer is TREATMENT.

Handling foul matter at hospital department (9)

Times Cryptic #28601 | 14 Across | 2023-05-12 flower

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